2018-November/December

In the Beginning

A Reader’s Simple Guide to Revelation Listen to audio  The book of Revelation adds a beautiful touch to the New Testament by outlining the future of God’s plan, from the Apostle John’s time onward. Seeing its prophetic predictions come true brings us to our knees in humble adoration and trust in our Heavenly Father. Revelation 1 — “Introduction” introduces us to the author (God), the messenger (Jesus), and the imprisoned writer (Apostle John). Revelation 2-3 — “The Seven Churches” suggests the messenger to each []

An Introduction

Revelation 1 “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John” (Revelation 1:1 RVIC). by André Couceiro Listen to audio  The year is AD 96. A dear, elderly Christian, one of the “pillars” of the early Church, is in exile as a result of a fierce persecution under the Roman emperor Domitian: “I John, who []

The Seven Churches

Revelation 2-3 “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches” (Revelation 2:7). by Nathan Austin Listen to audio  The messages of Jesus Christ to the seven churches are powerful and extremely meaningful to us as we consider the development of the church throughout the entire Gospel Age. The care and feeding of each of the church periods, by Jesus Christ, begins immediately following his sacrifice on Calvary and continues through our present day. In the []

Hidden for Two Ages

Revelation 4-5 “The mystery which hath been hidden from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints!” (Colossians 1:26-27). by Shawn Ledwinka Listen to audio  Revelation, Chapters 4 and 5, is a glimpse into the mind of God and His plan of salvation which He has been orchestrating since before the creation of mankind. To the Apostle John, Jesus is revealing the “mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God” (Ephesians 3:9). What []

The Woman, The Beasts, and The Harvest

Revelation 12-14 “There appeared a great wonder in heaven” (Revelation 12:1). by Matt Kerry Listen to audio  Revelation chapters 12-14 discuss events during the entire Gospel Age, from the early persecution of the saints by Pagan Rome, through the Harvest. Descriptions include the persecution of the church, the battle between Pagan Rome and Papal Rome, the formation of the Church of England and Ireland, and the Gospel Age Harvest. Revelation 12 Revelation 12 is unique in its use of symbolic language to []